Anatolian Ultimate 20" Hell Crash

This 20" crash from Anatolian's Ultimate Hell series is a big, warm and full-bodied crash with a soft playing feel and a calm, controlled response.

One of the first things you notice is how soft the cymbal feels to play. When you strike it, it responds with a pleasant elasticity that gives the attack an almost yielding feel. It opens up calmly, builds the sound, and then settles back down naturally.

As a 20" crash, it's naturally not an instrument with a lightning-fast attack. There's more metal that needs to be set in motion, but that's a big part of the charm. It feels big in the right way and delivers a full, musical crash sound.

The tone is medium-complex with plenty of warmth and a slightly dark character. At the same time, there's a lovely core in the upper mid-range, giving the cymbal glow and presence without ever becoming sharp or harsh.

The result is a crash with plenty of fullness, a pleasant playing feel and a warm tone that works really well for everything from rock and pop to other genres where a big, musical crash is called for.